Cybersecurity Engineer, Mid
Listed on 2026-08-11
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Information Security & Data Protection, Network Security
The Opportunity:
Are you looking for an opportunity to share your cybersecurity experience to protect and defend critical communications networks? As a systems security and network security engineer, you can become an integral part of our team responsible for developing and implementing effective cybersecurity strategies to enable a vital national security system to operate in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD) and other requisite security requirements.
We need your experience to lead a team of cybersecurity professionals responsible for securing a global communications network and facilitating its continuous, uninterrupted operation to transport and disseminate data to warfighters globally.
Job Number: R0246050
Cybersecurity Engineer, Mid
The Opportunity:
Are you looking for an opportunity to share your cybersecurity experience to protect and defend critical communications networks? As a systems security and network security engineer, you can become an integral part of our team responsible for developing and implementing effective cybersecurity strategies to enable a vital national security system to operate in compliance with the Department of Defense (DoD) and other requisite security requirements.
We need your experience to lead a team of cybersecurity professionals responsible for securing a global communications network and facilitating its continuous, uninterrupted operation to transport and disseminate data to warfighters globally.
Our team is seeking a highly skilled, experienced Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team supporting an enterprise-level program management office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity and will develop and implement security solutions in alignment with DoD security strategy.
What You'll Work On:
- Implement security solutions compliant with DoD, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and Risk Management Framework (RMF) directives.
- Apply advanced skills and extensive technical expertise to solve complex cybersecurity challenges.
- Assess cybersecurity requirements, develop courses of action and POA&Ms, and proactively engage with clients and cybersecurity stakeholders to implement effective solutions.
- Prepare reports to inform and advise senior technical staff and management both verbally and in writing.
- Consistently coalesce with the systems security engineering team to prioritize and align system hardening activities to mitigate system vulnerabilities.
- Lead tasks such as planning, execution, staff oversight, and status reporting for an enterprise-level program management office.
- Utilize strong leadership skills and independence to work in a client-facing environment and mentor subordinate team members.
- Engage effectively with clients to understand their needs and provide viable cybersecurity solutions.
You Have:
- 3+ years of experience with information assurance or cybersecurity
- Experience serving as an Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) or Governance, Risk, and Compliance specialist
- Experience with the Cybersecurity Assessment and Authorization process to manage and administer an Authority to Operate (ATO) to maintain compliance with DoD, NIST, and RMF requirements
- Experience utilizing the Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) to address security controls, create POA&Ms, and upload artifacts such as STIG checklists and ACAS scans
- Experience reviewing vulnerability documentation and developing Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) or courses of action to remediate findings
- Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 transition requirements and planning of implementation strategies
- Ability to collaborate with program management office representatives such as ISSM, ISSE, assessors, systems architects, and systems engineering to manage accreditation
- Secret clearance
- HS diploma or GED
- Cybersecurity Certification
- Experience with cybersecurity assessments, security design engineering, and continuous threat monitoring
- Experience serving as an Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
- Knowledge of commercial off-the-shelf networking equipment used for satellite communications…
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